One Dead, Another Injured As Two Helicopters Collide Near Everest Base Camp In Nepal
In Short
Two helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty collided while landing at Pheriche in Nepal's Solukhumbu district, leaving one foreign national dead and another person injured.
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One Dead, Another Injured As Two Helicopters Collide Near Everest Base Camp In Nepal
One person was killed and another injured after two helicopters collided while attempting to land at Pheriche in Nepal's Solukhumbu district on Tuesday morning, November 3. The accident took place in the Everest region, a popular route for tourists and mountaineers.
The helicopters involved belonged to Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty. According to local authorities, the collision occurred at around 8:11 am while both aircraft were approaching the helipad.
Helicopters Collide During Landing
The incident occurred at Pheriche, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality of the Solukhumbu district. Initial data indicates that the two helicopters crashed as they tried to land at the same site. Below is the video that had captured the incident
Police Inspector Mausam Tamang at the Solukhumbu District Police Office said that a foreign national died in the accident and another other person was injured.
The injured was airlifted to Lukla for initial treatment in a Prabhu Air helicopter. Additional details on the condition of the injured passenger or information on the identities of the injured weren't immediately available.
What Led To The Collision?
According to Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority, the helicopters were approaching the landing area from different directions. One was reportedly travelling from Lukla, while the other was returning from the Everest base camp area.
Preliminary reports suggested that snow-covered helipads may have contributed to the accident, with both helicopters possibly attempting to use the same landing spot. However, the exact cause of the collision has not yet been established.
Authorities have begun gathering information and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Accident In Nepal's Everest Region
Pheriche is an important stop for trekkers and mountaineers visiting the Everest region. Helicopters are frequently used in the area to transport tourists, climbers and supplies, as well as to carry out emergency evacuations.
Further details about the accident are awaited as the investigation continues.
